US4171854A
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Document holder
Assignee: Wright Line Inc
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Filing: 1978-04-10
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Granted: 1979-10-23
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Expires: 1998-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A novel loose-leaf holder is provided for binding documents such as multi-leaf computer printouts and mounting the same in a suspension-filing and/or storing system. The holder is of the type described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,056,296 and comprises a plastic body which is molded as an integral unit and comprises two side sections which are connected together by a hinge section so that they can be swung toward and away from one another. The improvement comprises document mounting pins carried by one side section and engageable by the other side section, one or more of the pins being adjustbly mounted on the one side and movable toward and away from the other pins. Manually releasable locking means are provided for locking the two side sections together so as to captivate documents which are mounted on the pins.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman A. Hedstrom
- 👤 Frederick J. Moriarty
- 👤 Robert G. Bogren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:49
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/0011; B42F15/0052; B42F15/0058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In a holder for binding documents of the type comprising two side sections connected together by a hinge section so that said side sections can be swung toward and away from one another, at least two mounting pins secured to one of said side sections, and manually releasable locking means for locking said two side sections together so as to hold captive said documents on said pins between said sections, wherein: said one side section includes an elongated slot and ratchet teeth extending in the elongated direction of said slot; and at least one of said mounting pins includes (1) a base portion adapted to slide lengthwise along said slot so that said one pin is movable toward and away from the other of said mounting pins and (2) mating teeth engageable with said ratchet teeth for locking said one pin in any one of a plurality of positions relative to the other of said pins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a holder for binding documents of the type comprising two side sections connected together by a hinge section so that said side sections can be swung toward and away from one another, at least two mounting pins secured to one of said side sections, and manually releasable locking means for locking said two side sections together so as to hold captive said documents on said pins between said sections, wherein: said one side section includes an elongated slot and ratchet teeth extending in the elongated direction of said slot; and at least one of said mounting pins includes (1) a base portion adapted to slide lengthwise along said slot so that said one pin is movable toward and away from the other of said mounting pins and (2) mating teeth engageable with said ratchet teeth for locking said one pin in any one of a plurality of positions relative to the other of said pins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said one side section further includes an opening for inserting said base portion of said at least one mounting pin into said elongated slot, and means for preventing said base portion for accidentally sliding out of said slot through said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A holder according to claim 2, wherein said preventing means includes detent means positioned in said opening for allowing said base portion to easily slide into said slot and prevent said base portion from accidentally sliding from said slot through said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder according to claim 3, where said detent means includes a ramp inclined from said opening toward said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said at least one mounting pin includes a guide portion and said one side section includes an upper lip and a lower lip over at least a portion of the length of said slot, said lips coacting to define an opening to said slot and said guide portion being slidable along said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A holder in accordance with claim 5 wherein one of said lips includes said ratchet teeth and said guide portion includes said mating teeth.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A holder in accordance with claim 6 wherein said at least one mounting pin further includes a post extending from said guide portion for receiving and supporting said documents.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A holder in accordance with claim 7 wherein said one lip is said lower lip so that weight on said post attributed to said documents insures that said mating teeth of said guide portion and ratchet teeth of said lower lip remain locked.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A holder in accordance with claim 7 wherein said at least one mounting pin further includes a leaf spring member for biasing said guide portion against said one lip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A holder according to claim 9 wherein said spring member is insertable in said slot with said base portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder according to claim 9 wherein said base portion, guide portion, post and leaf spring member are integrally formed.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
58 words
A holder according to claim 6, wherein the center line of said opening is offset from and parallel to the center line of said slot so that said base portion of said at least one mounting pin is insertable in said slot with the mating teeth of said guide portion facing the ratchet teeth of said one lip.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-10-22 | 1983-04-23 | 1983-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-22 | 1987-04-23 | 1987-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-22 | 1991-04-23 | 1991-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |